23 Oct 2017

$40M contact awarded for renovations on laboratory facilities in Maryland

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, awarded a $41,356,549 firm-fixed-price contract to Kirlin Builders LLC, Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 30 to repair and renew the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Buildings 43 and 47.

23 Oct 2017

Huntsville Center awards contract for hospital expansion

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, awarded a $7,455,613 firm-fixed-price contract to J&J Maintenance Inc., Austin, Texas, to renew and expand the Central Material Services Department at Winn Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

20 Oct 2017

Chittenden Locks Large chamber closed Nov. 6-22

SEATTLE – The large lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard is scheduled to close to all marine traffic from 9 p.m., Nov. 6, to 8 p.m., Nov. 22, for annual maintenance. The small lock will still be available for vessels less than 120 feet in length and 26 feet in width throughout the large lock maintenance period. Mariners may experience delays, depending on passage demand.

20 Oct 2017

Army Corps ready to respond as Western Washington rivers on flood watch

SEATTLE—The Emergency Operations Center at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is activated and on extended shifts until further notice as flood watches and warnings have been issued for Western Washington rivers. Rivers are expected to crest Saturday night into Sunday.

19 Oct 2017

Folsom auxiliary spillway completion ceremony marks conclusion of historic project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation hosted a ceremony October 17 to celebrate the completion of nearly a decade of work on the new Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway. Representatives Doris Matsui, California’s 6th Congressional District, and Tom McClintock, California’s 4th Congressional District, joined USACE Sacramento District Commander ...

18 Oct 2017

Corps of Engineers seeks input on habitat improvement plan

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, posted the draft environmental assessment and seeks the public’s input for the Peterson Lake habitat improvement and modifications project to its website today, Oct. 18.

18 Oct 2017

McConnell holds ribbon cutting for $267 million in KC-46A facilities

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — McConnell held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. to signify completing the preparation for the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus. After three years, 16 projects, more than 23 million pounds of steel and $267 million, McConnell stands ready to accept the KC-46A and pave the way for the future of air refueling. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, oversaw the construction and contracting.

17 Oct 2017

Pittsburgh District to host Ohio River Basin Inspection Tour

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announced, today, it will host the Ohio River Basin Inspection Tour, Oct. 17-19.

17 Oct 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District personnel continue support during hurricane relief efforts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District currently has more than 20 employees deployed to support relief efforts in the wake of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

16 Oct 2017

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards contract for personnel and equipment for power restoration

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, has awarded a contract today towards the repair of the power grid in Puerto Rico.